Gunnar Helm is a college football tight-end who plays for the Texas Longhorns. Helm began his football career at Cherry Creek High School. During his time at Cherry Creek, Rivals ranked Helm no. 3 in Colorado and the no. 13 tight-end. Helm was an All-State and All-Centennial League standout from the state of Colorado.
Additionally, he was ranked No. 14 in Colorado by 247Sports, No. 7 in the state by ESPN, and No. 16 at his position. Helm was selected to the Colorado High School Activities Association's first team 5A All-State in 2020 after helping lead Cherry Creek to back-to-back state titles and 23 consecutive victories in his final two seasons.
As a freshman, he appeared in 12 games. He participated in all 13 games as a sophomore, making four starts and hauling five passes for 44 yards.
He received an honorable mention for All-Big 12 as a junior. With six starts, he participated in all 14 games and caught 14 passes for 192 yards and two touchdowns. He recorded two catches for 37 yards at Baylor and one for 14 yards against Wyoming. In the Red River Rivalry versus Oklahoma, he caught his first touchdown pass and set career highs with four grabs for 67 yards. Helm caught one catch for 11 yards in the Big 12 Championship Game triumph against Oklahoma State and had a one-yard reception against Texas Tech. He caught a six-yard pass against Washington in the CFP semifinal.
Helm started the season opener against Colorado State in his senior year and caught two passes for 42 yards. Against Colorado State, he recorded his career-long reception of 37 yards. Against Michigan, he also led the Longhorns in receiving yards and receptions.
Gunnar Helm Father
According to his X account, Blake Helm is the father of Gunnar Helm. According to his LinkedIn profile, Blake Helm has been the Vice President-West Region for Artelon at Artelon since 2022. Blake Helm earned a Bachelor’s degree in Science and Economics from Colorado State University.
What is the nationality of Gunnar Helm's father?
Blake Helm is an American national, as per his LinkedIn profile.
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